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HY08 YYK

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,785 mi
Last recorded278,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YYK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 278,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 257,061 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 257,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 233,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 213,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Won on Outside Edge

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Won on Edges

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 200,989 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 200,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 190,965 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 190,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 169,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 136,013 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,013 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 120,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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HY08 YYK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 85,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 YYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY08 YYK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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